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LT Riley Green Hammond

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Birth	:	18 Dec 1926 Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	13 Jul 2016 Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Bush River Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Lexington County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.0565080, -81.1749850
Inscription	:	LT US Navy WWII Korea Vietnam
Description	:	Lt. Riley G. Hammond died Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Born in Richland County, S.C., he was the son of the late Chester Everette and Ella Brazel Hammond Oliver. A 30 year veteran of the US Navy, he served during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He was a diver and a member of the EOD team. Mr. Hammond was given the name "Poppy" by his grandson, Guy Lipscomb and together they enjoyed fishing and camping. He also enjoyed motor home camping with his wife, Frances. He will be remembered for being headstrong, organized, brilliant, and kind. He was a member of... Read More	Lt. Riley G. Hammond died Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Born in Richland County, S.C., he was the son of the late Chester Everette and Ella Brazel Hammond Oliver. A 30 year veteran of the US Navy, he served during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He was a diver and a member of the EOD team. Mr. Hammond was given the name "Poppy" by his grandson, Guy Lipscomb and together they enjoyed fishing and camping. He also enjoyed motor home camping with his wife, Frances. He will be remembered for being headstrong, organized, brilliant, and kind. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Lexington. Surviving are his wife of 24 years, Frances Derrick Hammond; son, Riley Hammond, Jr. of Fountain Inn, S.C.; stepdaughters, Paula H. Elliott of Beaufort, S.C., Pam H. Sosler of Ohio and Leisa H. Lipscomb of Gilbert, S.C.; sister, Bernice Grant of Chapin, S.C.; ten grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Mollie Sue Harrison; stepdaughter, Pat H. Kephart; and sister, Louise Crowder. The family would like to give a special thanks to the "A" Team of caregivers who, in spite of sometimes being "fired" daily, provided love and care to Riley over the past several years. They are now our family and we love them more than words can say. Thank you, Cathy Harris, Tammy Jamison, and Stephanie "Nita" Smalls for all of your patience and love during the good and the bad. Also, thanks go to Dr. Jeffrey Hook and Palmetto Hospice for their outstanding assistance.

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LT Riley Green Hammond's memorial is located at: Bush River Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Lexington County, USA.
When did LT Riley Green Hammond death?
LT Riley Green Hammond death on 13 Jul 2016 in Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 34.0565080
Longitude: -81.1749850

Family Members:

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Spouse

Frances Marian Derrick Hammond

(1927 - 2022)

Siblings

Edna Louise Hammond Crowder

(1925 - 2001)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Columbia, Lexington County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0565080, -81.1749850

2. McGregor Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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6. Piney Grove Cemetery
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7. Mount Olive Lutheran Church Cemetery
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8. Pleasant Spring African Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
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9. Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery
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10. Saint Andrew's Lutheran Church Cemetery
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11. Union United Methodist Church Cemetery
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12. Saint Andrew's Lutheran Church Cemetery
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13. Pine Grove AME Church Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 34.0650430, -81.1343070

14. Corley Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.0308610, -81.2042430

15. Episcopal Church of St Simon & St Jude Church Ceme
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Coordinate: 34.0938590, -81.1629400

16. Lorick Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.0934510, -81.1590530

17. Richardson- Beatty Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.0947970, -81.1645350

18. Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church Cemetery
Columbia, Lexington County, USA
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19. Drafts Family Cemetery
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20. Golden Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.1063995, -81.1866989

21. Saint Michael African-American Cemetery
Columbia, Lexington County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0657230, -81.2383160

22. Nates-Geiger Cemetery
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23. Nates Family Cemetery
Columbia, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0452271, -81.1117630

24. Bethlehem Lutheran Church Cemetery
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